Month Long Stays | Pets | Sleeps 10

Comfy and spacious! Pet -friendly, 3bdr, sleeps 10, with beautiful views and a game room!

Welcome to The Salty Hippo! Enjoy watching the ships go by in the Intercoastal Waterway from the upper deck while eating dinner at a table and watching the beautiful sunsets. Between the wrap-around covered deck with comfortable seating and a flat-screen TV, to a downstairs shaded patio with a charcoal grill and an outdoor shower, there is plenty of outdoor living space to get that well needed rest and relaxation. Downstairs, you can play cornhole while your pets can roam freely and stretch their paws in the fenced-in backyard.

The interior’s open floor plan allows room for everyone to connect and gather. The cozy living room features a plush sofa and recliner seating along with a smart TV for movie nights or keeping up with episodes of your favorite show. The dining room table can seat 8 for formal meals. The kitchen island makes it easy to pull up a stool and enjoy casual bites or prepare a delicious spread of afternoon appetizers. The kitchen comes fully equipped and stocked with everything you need to prepare convenient meals right at home, showcasing granite countertops and shaker style white cabinets.

Downstairs, you can have hours of fun playing ping pong, foosball, and watching movies on the Smart TV in the “Hippo Hangout” game room.

This home comfortably sleeps 10 guests between 3 private bedrooms.

Bedroom #1 includes a king size bed, smart TV, and ensuite bathroom with a dual vanity and glass walk-in shower.

Bedroom #2 includes a queen size bed, a smart TV, and balcony.

Bedroom #3 includes 2 twin-over-full bunk beds and a smart TV.

The home also includes a full guest bathroom with a single vanity and walk-in shower. This home comfortably sleeps 10 guests between 3 private bedrooms.

Bedroom #1 includes a king size bed, smart TV, and ensuite bathroom with a dual vanity and glass walk-in shower.

Bedroom #2 includes a queen size bed, a smart TV, and balcony.

Bedroom #3 includes 2 twin-over-full bunk beds and a smart TV.

The covered 2nd floor porch and outdoor living space offers a comfortable setting to enjoy the views of the ship channel and a tranquil nature preserve which are practically in your backyard. You’ll be right next door to the community park where you can take advantage of the heated swimming pool, basketball courts, baseball fields, frisbee golf, skate park, and picturesque hiking trails.

THINGS TO NOTE:
• If you are bringing a pet, please be sure to select the total number of pets (limited to 2 pets of no more than 50lbs each) at the time of booking so the pet fee is included. The pet fee is $40 per night for up to 2 pets total. If you do not select this at the time of booking, please contact our Guest Services to ensure you have paid the pet fee before checking in.

• Washer and dryer in home.
• Parking is available for up to 6 vehicles, or 4 vehicles if bringing a boat or RV. There is covered 8’6” parking for boat or RV and a 10’ partial driveway for additional boat or RV parking options.
• 12’ covered boat or RV parking available. Please check with the Grand Welcome team regarding the height requirements beforehand to ensure you do not have issues parking.
• Please also note that additional fees will be charged for unauthorized late check-outs.
• A Pack-n-Play and a highchair are also provided.

With its miles of pristine beaches, Port Aransas welcomes beachcombers, sunbathers, and water sports enthusiasts alike to its shores year-round. The rhythmic sound of the crashing waves provides a soothing backdrop to days spent building sandcastles, combing for seashells, or embarking on aquatic adventures such as kayaking and parasailing. The vibrant local culture adds to the island's allure, with eclectic shops, seafood shacks, and colorful beachside cottages dotting the landscape. Fishing enthusiasts find solace in the plentiful opportunities to cast a line, whether from the pier or on a charter boat expedition, while birdwatchers revel in the diverse avian life that graces the skies.

Port Aransas boasts 18 miles of glorious shoreline, complete with sandy beaches and all the amenities you need for a summer vacation to remember. But that’s not all Port Aransas has to offer. With an abundance of protected nature reserves and parks, the Port Aransas area is a nature lover’s paradise. Whether you’re seeking a day of sun and sand at Mustang Island State Park or a serene morning of bird watching at the Leonabelle Turnball Birding Center, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Don’t miss out on the special summer months when you’ll have the chance to witness an unforgettable event. Along the 70-mile shoreline of Padre Island, newborn sea turtles will make their journey to the sea right before your eyes. This is just one of many lasting memories you’ll make during your Port Aransas getaway. Come explore the natural wonders of Port Aransas and create memories that will last a lifetime!

The minimum age to book this property is 25+. At least one member of the party staying at the property from check-in to check-out must be 25 years or older.

Contact us for winter monthly rates! $2300/mo. No occupancy taxes for 30 consecutive nights, cleaning fees and damage waiver fee separate. Please inquire for your monthly rate or longer term options. Come and stay for a while!


This home and all furnishings are privately owned, and we kindly ask guests to treat the property with care and respect throughout their stay. Prior to check-in, a detailed video walkthrough and photographs are taken to document the condition of the home. Guests are responsible for any damage incurred during their stay, including additional cleaning fees if the property is not left in its original condition at check-out. This is a strictly non-smoking property, and any evidence of smoking may result in additional cleaning or remediation charges. Maximum occupancy limits are strictly enforced, and parties, events, loud noise, or unregistered guests are not permitted at any time; these regulations are monitored by the City, and violations may result in fines, immediate cancellation of the reservation, and removal from the property without refund. Illegal drugs, including marijuana in any form, are strictly prohibited, and any evidence of drug use will be reported to local authorities and the booking platform. Check-in is at 4:00 PM and check-out is at 10:00 AM; as a small, family-owned local host with frequent back-to-back reservations, strict adherence to these times is required, though alternative arrangements may be considered with at least 24 hours’ advance notice and are not guaranteed. The primary guest making the reservation must be 25 years of age or older, at least one guest aged 25+ must remain on the property for the duration of the stay, and a valid government-issued photo ID may be required for verification; reservations that do not meet these requirements may be canceled without refund. Thank you for your cooperation. We hope you enjoy a relaxing and memorable stay on the Coast. The Coast is a beautiful place to visit and enjoy, and we encourage you to do exactly that. Leave your worries behind and have a wonderful time.